Author Archives: Robert

Photographic Canadiana 39-1

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Robert

Bob Lansdale finished another major issue of our journal. This issue, 39-1, hit the post office this week. Bob had to add another 4 pages to squeeze it all in. This issue reports on the mysterious Flotmar camera discovered by … Continue reading →

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The Death of Kodak Heights

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Robert

TORONTO, April 21, 2013.  My dad lived in Weston in the late 20s and early 30s when he first married my mom. He and his older brother ran an auto wreckers/garage there at the time. A few years later dad moved … Continue reading →

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Chris Kennedy and LIFT

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wednesday, May 15, 2013. CHRIS KENNEDY on LIFT.  Our first meeting under President Mark Singer will feature Chris Kennedy, Executive Director of the “Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto”. Come out and hear Chris talk on this … Continue reading →

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In View: Moments from Canadian Photographic History

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Robert

TORONTO May 2, 2013. Toronto Pearson International Airport invites you to  join us for a reception to celebrate In View: Moments from Canadian Photographic History. The exhibition features items from the collections of members of the Photographic Historical Society of Canada. … Continue reading →

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George Hunter Memorial

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Robert

Mississauga, April 26, 2013. Carol and I attended the memorial for George Hunter last Saturday along with a large number of other friends and family. A slide show gave attendees a look back over George and his accomplishments. More about George is … Continue reading →

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Mystery Program and Business Meeting

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 A Mystery Program and our Annual Business Meeting. We are back at the MEMORIAL HALL VENUE.  Come and join in the friendly chatter and tables of interesting items. The public is welcome. Go to … Continue reading →

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George Hunter – Dead at 92

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Robert

Mississauga, April 10, 2013. It was with sadness that I learned of George’s death last Wednesday, April 10, 2013. He died peacefully in the Credit Valley Hospital. Doing a Google search will bring up a wealth of information on George … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Show April 28, 2013

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Robert

Siggi dropped me a note to remind me of the Spring 2013 Vancouver show which coincides with our image show. So if you are in Vancouver, drop in to see what’s offered on the west coast and say hello to … Continue reading →

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Tintype Studio has a new web site

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Robert

Toronto April 16 2013. Paul Sergeant and the guys have been busy. Very busy. Visit their spanking new website at www.tintypestudio.net. On the site are details of their coming events, including a display and portrait sessions during CONTACT next month at … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 12-13

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Robert

  Editor David Bridge issues his third newsletter to solid applause! This issue announced the Annual General meeting with a special mystery program, our first Image show on the 28th, Toronto Notes and the Hockey Hall of Fame archives visit, … Continue reading →

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